Stroud Steve

DEER CR· Blaine, Oklahoma· Built 1978· Earth· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Stroud Steve is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 29.9% in OK)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDOK21938

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 16, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

TERRALL KLAASSEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stroud Steve?

Stroud Steve is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Stroud Steve?

Stroud Steve is owned by TERRALL KLAASSEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Stroud Steve built?

Stroud Steve was completed in 1978, making it 48 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Stroud Steve?

Stroud Steve serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Stroud Steve?

Stroud Steve has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Stroud Steve last inspected?

Stroud Steve was last inspected on July 16, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.